Revamp Your Home Office: 10 Stylish & Functional Desk Essentials

As the summer winds down, it's time to embrace that familiar back-to-school feeling and refresh your workspace. We've curated a collection of stylish desktop delights and handy tech accessories to revitalise your home office.

Oakywood Standing Desk Pro and Modular Shelving

The Standing Desk Pro, the latest offering from Oakywood, boasts a sleek design crafted from solid oak, black oak or American walnut. This desk now features a compact control panel, allowing you to seamlessly adjust the surface height between sitting and standing positions. A wide range of heights is available, alongside a handy reminder system to encourage you to switch positions throughout the day. The desk also benefits from a robust powder-coated steel frame. To complement your desk, Oakywood offers a modular drawer system, designed for both desktops and shelves, enabling flexible organisation.

Oakywood Standing Desk Pro, £953.60, Oakywood.shop

Oakywood Large Modular Drawer, from £83.20, Oakywood.shop

Grovemade Measure Collection

Grovemade has reintroduced their popular Measure Collection, a set of three essential measuring tools – a ruler, protractor, and triangle. Each instrument is meticulously milled from solid aluminium and features laser-etched markings in both inches and centimetres. Choose from black, silver or gold finishes, with each device boasting a raised, sculptural form, a testament to its craftsmanship.

Grovemade Measure Collection, from $50, $120 for the set of three, Grovemade.com

Horizon Helvetica Max

Dubbed the "Swiss army knife of sketch tools," the Horizon Helvetica Max is a versatile measuring tool that doubles as a drafting and illustration aid. Building upon the company's original credit card-sized Horizon Helvetica, the Max version combines ruler, protractor and set square functions with dimensioned stencils for circles and other shapes. It also features handy isometric grid and cube cut-outs. Compact enough to fit within an A5 notebook, the Horizon Helvetica Max is an ideal tool for designers and architects who appreciate the tactile experience of analogue work.

Horizon Helvetica Max, available from Kickstarter.com, HorizonRuler.com

Harber London Leather Desk Mat

In the world of desk mats, Harber London offers some of the most luxurious options. Their rectangular leather mats are meticulously handcrafted in Spain and are available in a palette of tan, black and navy. Featuring a thick felt backing and a smooth leather surface, they provide a tactile and elegant base for typing, using a mouse, or simply writing. A discreet cable slot at the top allows for seamless cable management, and a thinner microfibre-backed version is available for smoother table surfaces.

Leather Desk Mat, £99.00, Harber London, HarberLondon.com

Keychron K17 Max Keyboard

For those who value the tactile experience of typing, a mechanical keyboard is a must-have. Keychron’s K17 Max is our top pick for a modern mechanical keyboard. Its 96% scale design optimises desk space without sacrificing the satisfying mechanical action. The keyboard offers connectivity options for 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired connections, with customisable white or RGB backlights. For those seeking a truly personalised experience, the optional "hot swappable" version allows you to easily rearrange keys for custom layouts without the need for re-wiring.

Keychron K17 Max Mechanical Keyboard, $99, Keychron.com

Master & Dynamic MC300

The MC300 is a stunningly functional desktop de-cluttering solution from headphone specialists Master & Dynamic. This sleek stand not only provides a stylish home for your headphones but also features a wireless charge pad in its base, allowing you to conveniently charge your earbuds or smartphone. Available in silver or gunmetal finishes, the MC300 adds a touch of sophistication to any workspace.

Master & Dynamic MC300 Wireless Charge Pad and Headphone Stand, £99, MasterDynamic.com

Caran d'Ache Red Metal Sharpening Machine

For a touch of classic elegance, Swiss manufacturer Caran d'Ache offers this striking red version of their timeless desk-top pencil sharpener. Originally introduced in 1933, this hand-crafted, heavy-duty model features a removable drawer for collecting shavings and can be secured to your desk for effortless one-handed operation.

Caran d'Ache Red Metal Sharpening Machine, £203, CarandAche.com

Rota-Master Electric Screwdriver

Perfect for those small-scale tasks, from mending glasses to taking things apart, the Rota-Master is an electric screwdriver with a sophisticated twist. The Rota-Master features a luxurious full-grain calf leather grip with aluminium details and a ratchet screwdriver mechanism. It comes with a compact toolbox containing 24 screw bits, ready to tackle any project.

Rota-Master Electric Screwdriver, £195, LunarArtefacts.com

LEMO Stapler

For those rare occasions when two pieces of paper require a permanent bond, the LEMO stapler is a minimalist masterpiece. This unassuming desktop device boasts clean lines and integrated staple storage, ensuring a seamless and stylish addition to your workspace.

LEMO Stapler, £17.95, Fruugo.co.uk

Penco Tape Dispenser

Penco's tape dispensers are built from robust steel, designed for one-handed operation. They can accommodate tape cores with diameters up to 2 inches and a width of 0.9 inches. Smaller versions are also available. The folded metal housing can be easily screwed into a desk or wall for convenient access. Choose from a selection of colours including ivory, red, navy, green and silver.

Penco Tape Dispenser, $40, HightideStoreDTLA.com, Penco.jp

Hightide Metal Book-Stand

This stylish metal book-stand from Hightide comes in a range of vibrant mid-century colours. Perfect for books, magazines, iPads and tablets, the entire stand folds flat for easy storage.

Metal bookstand by Hightide, $18, HightideStoreDTLA.com

Robuso Klassisches Papier Scissors

Renowned for their exceptional quality, Robuso's Klassisches Papier scissors embody classic elegance. These finely crafted steel scissors are available with 7-inch or 8-inch blades. The blades are hot-forged, hand-polished and nickel-plated, specifically designed for paper cutting. The German company also manufactures specialist tailor's scissors and blades, and is distributed in the US by Ciselier.

Robuso Klassisches Papier Scissors, $149, Ciselier.com

Elevate your home office with these stylish and functional desk essentials, ready to inspire and enhance your productivity as you embrace the new season.